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Did you know that the average life of a butterfly is around two weeks? Some species only live a day or two and other species are capable of living around nine months. It makes me sad to think that such a beautiful creature’s life is so short.

On the other hand, Cockroaches are filthy, immortal scavengers that are unaffected by radiation. In a post-apocalyptic world, it will be these dirty little critters that survive. Okay, they’re not really immortal but when you read facts like: a roach can live a week without its head, you begin to wonder. The truth is that as long as there is shelter and food, cockroaches can comfortably live in a home or business for years, creating massive infestations.

Anyway, the average moth can live up to five weeks. Some people see moths as the butterfly’s ugly cousin. I’m not sure that’s true, since I’ve heard of some species of moths that are quite beautiful.

At our new house, I’ve noticed some small dark-colored moths that cluster near our front door. A few have snuck in and the thought occurred to me that they were ancient fey spirits drawn to my home’s energy. They stay a couple weeks and then, sadly… I find their tiny bodies dead on the floor. You wrote some lovely Tanka so dear to my heart. ❤

Hi, Balroop! Thank you. I pictured butterflies doing little pirouettes over a field of flowers. The other creatures I mentioned, although ugly and scary do have a function on Earth. As much as cockroaches disgust me I think we would be drowning in waste if they weren’t around. 😀

That’s why I love lizards and iguanas. We have all kinds of spiders here but the lizards and iguanas eat them, so I hardly have to deal with them or roaches. Ugh! I just got a wave of nausea just writing the word. I need to see someone for that. 😛

Vashti, a fascinating post! 😀😀 I love butterflies although sadly there seem to be less then a few years ago. Having said that an influx of up to 11 millions painted lady butterflies is expected in the U.K. soon and they are calling out for volunteers to count them (the mind baffles how this is possible!)🦋 I won’t forget the fact of a headless roach living for a week without its head!!

Two lovely tankas to conclude your post, capturing the dichotomy of the lives of the butterflies and moths! Have a great weekend, my friend! 😀❤️

Hi, Annika! Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. I’m saddened about the situation of the butterflies and bees. Something is killing them off and I’m sure someone knows what’s going on (probably some greedy pesticide corporation) but I’m so happy to hear the news about the painted lady butterflies. You have a great weekend too, my friend! ❤ xo